Monitor Technician - Central Telemetry [3 Days Left]
Company: Christus Health
Location: San Antonio
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Description Summary: Provides continual
surveillance of electronic monitors for one or more patients in a
centralized telemetry monitoring station, with the ability to
recognize normal and abnormal rhythms. Documents changes in rhythm
and reports these changes timely and according to established
protocol. Requires thorough knowledge of arrhythmia recognition.
Responsible for assuring monitoring equipment and supplies are
available and ready for use. May also provide pulse oximetry
monitoring and reporting. Responsibilities: - Responsible for
constant electro-cardiographic monitoring of patients. Is aware of
baseline rhythm for all patients being monitored. - Communicates
changes in rhythms, ectopy, etc., immediately to appropriate
Nursing staff; ensures all communications are documented
appropriately. - Provides accurate documentation of information
obtained from the cardiac monitoring equipment. - May be required
to log pulse oximetry readings and report any alarms and/or
deviation from normal parameters to the healthcare team. -
Accurately performs clerical tasks related to the patient’s medical
record, places reports (strip reviews, alarm records) on the
medical record in a timely manner if applicable for the
facility/location. - Communicates effectively with
interdisciplinary team. Communicates appropriately with physicians,
staff members, and patient/family members. Facilitates
communication to appropriate caregivers. - Responsible for assuring
equipment and supplies are available and ready for use.
Demonstrates good stewardship in proper use and maintenance of
equipment and supplies. - Performs assigned department maintenance
duties. Ensures equipment is clean and functioning properly.
Notifies Director and/or Biomedical Engineering of any malfunctions
in a timely manner. - Demonstrates professionalism in teamwork and
communication. - Performs all duties in a manner that protects the
confidentiality of patients in adherence with HIPAA. - Performs
other duties as assigned. Requirements: Education/Skills - High
school diploma or equivalent required - Must possess good written
and oral communication skills Experience - EKG/arrhythmia
interpretation background highly preferred - Basic knowledge of
medical terminology preferred Licenses, Registrations, or
Certifications - Successful completion of an EKG class required
within 90 days of hire/transfer date - BLS certification preferred
(AHA) Work Schedule: Varies Work Type: Full Time
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